In today’s personal care industry, the focus is shifting towards active ingredients that deliver exceptional performance while respecting the planet. Formulators are not just looking for ingredients that work; they want solutions that align with sustainability goals, minimise environmental impact, and meet consumer demands for eco-conscious products. Continue reading
The Power of Preservation: LANXESS’ Preservative Solutions for Personal Care Formulations
In the competitive and fast-paced personal care industry, product preservation is paramount. Consumers expect safe, effective, and long-lasting formulations, while manufacturers face the challenge of balancing performance with regulatory compliance and consumer preferences for mildness and sustainability. LANXESS, a global leader in specialty chemicals, offers a versatile range of preservatives designed to meet the diverse needs of personal care formulators.
In this blog, we spotlight three innovative solutions from the LANXESS portfolio: Neolone® BioG Preservative, Purolan® PE N Preservative and Kathon® CG Preservative.Continue reading
Unlocking Oral Care Excellence with Verdant’s Mackam® 50 OC
In today’s health-conscious world, oral care has transcended from mere hygiene to an essential component of daily well-being. Consumers are increasingly aware of the benefits of maintaining oral health, driving a surge in demand for milder formulations that don’t compromise on effectiveness. At Verdant, they are creating reliable solutions to meet the demands of the market.Continue reading
Tricho-Solve: Revolutionising Hair Loss Formulations for Prevention and Re-Growth
Hair loss is a universal concern that impacts individuals across all demographics. Driven by factors like hormonal changes, inflammation, stress, pollution, and genetics, it poses a complex challenge for formulators aiming to deliver effective solutions. Continue reading
Tackling Hair Loss: From Prevention to Re-Growth
Hair loss is a growing concern for consumers, driven by factors like stress, hormonal imbalances, pollution, and ageing. With increased awareness of the connection between scalp health and hair health, the concept of skinification—adapting skincare principles for hair care—is reshaping the market. Consumers are now looking for holistic solutions that target the scalp as the foundation for healthy, resilient hair.Continue reading
Reflecting on SCS Formulate 2024: Sustainability, Innovation, and Connection
As another SCS Formulate draws to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on an inspiring two days packed with innovation, collaboration, and plenty of meaningful conversations. Here are the highlights from HARKE UK’s experience at this year’s event.Continue reading
Transform Oil-Based products with Oleogy™ by Syensqo
As consumers increasingly seek textured oil-based products that offer both performance and a luxurious sensory experience, we are pleased to introduce Oleogy™ by Syensqo. Continue reading
Laundry Detergents: Raw Materials and Technical Expertise
There are many raw materials used in laundry detergents and various ways to formulate these products to achieve effective cleaning and aesthetic effects. This blog aims to outline what these raw materials do and how to formulate them in powder, liquid, and formats like water-soluble pods.Continue reading
Waterless and Solid Formats: The Future of Sustainable Personal Care Ingredients
There is a major trend in both the cosmetic and detergent industries to move towards concentrated formats. This shift is important from a sustainability perspective, as it reduces packaging size, cuts down on single-use plastics, lowers transportation costs, and minimises chemical overuse through unit dosing.Continue reading
Welcoming LANXESS as our Newest Principal
Today we have announced our appointment as the exclusive distributor of LANXESS ingredients used in preservation of personal and home care formulations for UK and Ireland.Continue reading